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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617, 2,424.87 and 836.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617, 2,424.87 and 836.70 is: 1,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617 : 2,424.87 = 836.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617/2,424.87 = 836.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617x = 2,424.87 × 836.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617x = 2,028,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,888.73/1,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.72

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